Accounting System Consultant

Vital Impact • New York, NY

49d • $80,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Engineer partners with clients to understand their financial processes, identify opportunities for improvements, and implement solutions.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree Preferred, or equivalent level of experience
• 5 years of experience without an Associate's degree
• 7 years of experience without a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of this experience
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience to include:
• At least 2 years of progressive accounting and/or consulting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs, particularly: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Power Pivot, SharePoint and Teams

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a small non-for-profits, startup, or unstructured environment.
• Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Business Central, Ramp, Bill.com, Expensify Accounting, or Implementation certification.
• 1 – 2 years of Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist experience

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze data for detailed reports and interpret results to help the team make strategic decisions.
• Train client employees and Kiwi staff on use, functionality, system, workflow, reporting & dashboarding and interface.
• Assist Lead Financial Engineers in system implementations, including but not limited to: Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Business Central, Ramp, Bill.com, Expensify, etc.
• Support in process walkthroughs, documenting accounting procedures and processes to provide a tool for analysis and inclusion in manuals.
• Manage process of mapping a chart of accounts and financial dimensions from old legacy system to new, configuring accounting applications to client requirements.
• Develop a metrics dashboard to monitor strategic measures, metrics & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in the review of timesheet and procurement processes.
• Support in annual cash flow forecasting models.
• Evaluate accounting tasks and assist on recommendations for month-end closing processes.
• Research, test, and perform proof of concepts on the recommended applications utilizing AT tools: Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.
• Assist in the development of a workforce needs-assessment.
• Collaborate directly to Project Managers with various tasks analysis, truck budget vs. actuals, project timeline, weekly status memos, etc.
• Understanding client expectations as discussed and quantified in the client engagement meeting.
• Providing high quality deliverables on a timely basis and in compliance with Kiwi’s Quality Management System.
• Following Kiwi Partners Communications Policy, communicate proactively with Manager and/or client to establish strong trust and prevent potential conflicts/problems.

Benefits

• All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package on their first day of employment:
• Health insurance- On average Arabella pays 86% of the medical premium, 80% of the dental premium, and 100% of the vision premium
• Paid time off- 16 vacation days, 10 personal days, 11 company holidays (7 federal and 4 more from a list of inclusive cultural and religious holidays and your birthday), 20 hours volunteer leave, 8 weeks parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan- We offer a 4% employer match on a dollar-per-dollar basis, and there is no waiting or vesting period; all funds contributed by you and Arabella are yours to keep on day 1
• Reimbursements for your personal cell phone plan and fitness
• Pre-tax withholding for transportation and parking
• Bonus incentive opportunities
• Access to professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees